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MoreSteam.com Announces Online French and German Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Courses
MoreSteam.com, the leading global provider of online Lean Six Sigma training and support technologies, today released French and German versions of its Lean Six Sigma Green Belt course. These additions to MoreSteam’s e-Learning catalog are the first complete Lean Six Sigma Green Belt courses presented in French and German by any online training provider. These new courses provide thorough coverage of the Lean and Six Sigma skills that professionals need to lead a process improvement project. - June 10, 2009 - MoreSteam.com
Novus Origo Releases New White Paper Highlighting How the Mega Vendors are Missing the Mark in Middle Market Outsourcing
New White Paper reports on the flaws of the “One to Many” model. - June 10, 2009 - Novus Origo, LLC
High Tide Creative Wins Summit International Award for Creative Excellence
“Go Fish” Self-Promotion ad campaign awarded bronze for creative excellence. - June 10, 2009 - High Tide Creative
Dirt Pros Selects Learn.com to Standardize and Automate Training and Performance Evaluations for Employees
Learn.com®, the leader in on-demand workforce development and productivity, announced today that Dirt Pros a leading provider in the facilities management services industry, has selected the LearnCenter® platform to automate and standardize continuing education, goal management, and performance evaluation. - June 10, 2009 - Learn.com
Alorica Inc. Terre Haute 1-Year Anniversary Announcement
Alorica Inc., a leading customer service management firm, celebrates their one year anniversary in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana. In addition to internal activities for existing employees on June 9, 2009, applications will be accepted onsite from 9 am to 4 pm at 1800 Fort Harrison Road, Suite 23 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Alorica currently employs more than 750 employees at the Terre Haute site. - June 10, 2009 - Alorica Inc.
Suspect Arrested Perched Atop School Roof
Sonitrol Pacific audio security detects one on the roof of a school and dispatched deputies to arrest. - June 10, 2009 - Sound Security, Inc., dba Sonitrol Pacific
Appia Completes Network Upgrade Program
Investments keep Appia customers ahead of the curve with enhanced redundancy, network security, and sophisticated intrusion protection capabilities. - June 10, 2009 - Appia Communications
Council for Entrepreneurial Development Announces Results of Online Member Survey
Joan Siefert Rose, president of the Council for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) (www.cednc.org), a private, nonprofit organization that promotes entrepreneurial efforts in the Triangle region of North Carolina, has announced the results of an online member survey conducted by the organization... - June 10, 2009 - CED
Cornerstone Solutions Partner to Speak at Campaigns and Elections Seminar in Washington D.C.
Chris Sinclair, partner of Cornerstone Solutions, (www.cornerstonesolutionsteam.com), has announced that Rick Asnani, managing partner of Cornerstone Solutions, will speak at the Campaigns and Elections seminar scheduled for Thursday, June 11 at 8 a.m. through Saturday, June 13 at 6 p.m. at the... - June 10, 2009 - Cornerstone Solutions
Hellotrade.Com Launches Free Calls to Sellers Service
A new Free Calls Service allows Hellotrade users to make free international phone calls to suppliers worldwide. - June 10, 2009 - Hellotrade International
Dr. Gregory Achieves Membership in Million Dollar Round Table; Prestigious Membership is Exclusive to World’s Leading Financial Professionals
Outstanding client service, ethics and professionalism have enabled Dr. Robert Gregory of Baltimore, Maryland to achieve membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table – Premier Association of Financial Professionals ®. Dr. Gregory is an Associate Partner with New York Life and... - June 09, 2009 - Dr. Robert Gregory
Oil Outlooks and Opinions is a New Venture in Oil Analysis, Training and Consultation
Oil Outlooks and Opinions will bring a fresh approach to oil analysis. They offer the “talk” above the static. - June 09, 2009 - Oil Outlooks and Opinions
Popular Commercial Capital Expands Investor Capital for Distressed Hospitality
Popular Commercial Capital (PCC) has expanded investor capital in excess of $1 billion USD targeted towards distressed hospitality projects in the U.S., Caribbean and Mexico. PCC's target is on repositioning distressed assets and distressed debt whether in development, partial construction or... - June 09, 2009 - Popular Commercial Lending Group
Perspective International Unveils Fractional Property Guide
Officially launching July 1st, the new Fractional Property Guide has been unveiled in preview mode to enable system checks and prospective advertisers to get a feel for the new service. - June 09, 2009 - Perspective International Ltd
DAILY Customizes RFID Asset Tracking Solution Device
Asset tracking is always on look out for cost-effective RFID solutions which can improve overall visibility. In order to cater for the demands, DAILY RFID has released RFID Asset Tracking solution, designed to track and manage mobile and fixed assets through automatic asset tracking. This RFID... - June 09, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
Innovative New Content Management Solution for Secure Inter-Company Team Collaboration.
Content Circles and Alfresco Partner to Deliver Secure Peer-to-Peer Collaboration for Distributed Teams. - June 08, 2009 - Content Circles
Just Flight Release Air Hauler for Microsoft Flight Simulator X
Just Flight are pleased to announce that Air Hauler is now available in traditional boxed format. Following the earlier release, the boxed (CD-ROM) version of Air Hauler is available to buy now, priced at $34.95. - June 08, 2009 - Fly Away Simulation
InformationBuilders.com Nominated for Customer Service Department of the Year
Information Builders Global Technical Support Department secures recognition as finalist for Customer Service Department of the Year by utilizing SSPA’s Support Staff Excellence Program. - June 08, 2009 - Impact Learning Customer Service Training and Consulting
3PL Nexus Distribution Expands to 1 Million Square Feet in Chicago
Third party logistics provider Nexus distribution expands to 1 million square feet in Bedford Park, IL, adding a third warehouse to its Midwest region facilities. The new distribution center has direct access to the adjacent CSX intermodal yard and gives Nexus exclusive access to a private roadway that can be used to transport heavy containers. - June 08, 2009 - Nexus Distribution
Kennedy Health Committee Draft Bill, Obama Proposals Resemble Ideas in Book by Dr. David Robinson
Dr. David Robinson’s new book, Transforming Body, Mind and Spirit – The NonDiet Way to Live Fit, Trim, Healthy for Life (Strategic) outlines future changes and reforms in health care and insurance that are now being resembled in a draft bill submitted by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s... - June 08, 2009 - David W. Robinson, D.C.
Oak Ridge High’s New Football Coach, Scott Blade, Buys the First Home in Groves Park Commons
Winning and being ‘first’ come naturally for the Wild Cats’ new head football coach, Scott Blade. So, it should come as no surprise that Coach Blade now has his first ‘first’ in Oak Ridge—a new home in Groves Park Commons. Blade has the distinction of being the... - June 08, 2009 - Groves Park Commons
Novus Origo Welcomes Olen Pepple as Senior Vice President of Operations
Novus Origo names Olen Pepple as Senior Vice President of Operations responsible for operations across all Novus Origo service lines consisting of Project Management, Outsourcing Consulting, and Relationship Management. - June 08, 2009 - Novus Origo, LLC
21-Year Old Author Self-Releases 586-Page History Book
Adam Wasserman, a 21-year old college student from Sarasota, Florida, has released a 586-page nonfiction history book titled A People's History of Florida. This book continues the People's History tradition, documenting the regional struggles of African-Americans, natives, women, and lower class whites throughout Florida history. - June 07, 2009 - Adam Wasserman
Trinity Academy of Raleigh Taps MMI Associates, Inc. for Public Relations
Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc. (www.mmimarketing.com), a Raleigh-based public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the public relations agency of record for Trinity Academy of Raleigh. - June 07, 2009 - MMI
NPSA Invites Portable Storage Industry Vendors to Annual Baltimore Crab Feat
The National Portable Storage Association is inviting its members and prospective members to the annual Crab Feast in Baltimore to network with industry veterans. - June 07, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
Jonathan Sambur, Senior Associate, Mayer Brown LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding the New Qualified Intermediary (QI) Program for Foreign Financial Institutions
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Jonathan Sambur, Senior associate, Mayer Brown LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding the New Qualified Intermediary (QI) Program for Foreign... - June 07, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Transaction Management Consultant’s Michelle Spalding Chosen for Her Success in Managing Real Estate Transactions Virtually to Speak at MREIA
Michelle Spalding, of Transaction Management Consultants -- Nationally renowned real estate closing expert and speaker, has been chosen to share her knowledge and experience in coordinating transactions from contract to close with the members and guests of the Miami Real Estate Investors Association. - June 07, 2009 - Transaction Management Consultants
i-Admin Partners with China Talent Group to Offer Full Payroll Services in China
i-Admin has further expanded its reach of service offerings in China with the formation of a new partnership with China Talent Group (CTG). This means that i-Admin can now provide full payroll services to over 60 major cities in China including Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. CTG... - June 07, 2009 - i-Admin (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Novarica ACE Rankings List OIT Among Best ECM Providers in Customer Experience - ACE Ranking Report Cites DocFinity as Leading Product for Insurers
This news release details the Novarica ratings and showcases Optical Image Technology as one of the top-ranked ECM providers for insurers nationally. - June 07, 2009 - Optical Image Technology
Survivorbility Helps Virgin Media to Launch New Charity Fundraising Campaign with High Profile Glass Walking Event
Survivorbility, a leading fire walking and glass walking company, helped Virgin Media to launch 'Mission: Possible', a nine-month fundraising campaign with a motivational seminar and glass walking event. - June 07, 2009 - Survivorbility
Cris Frankel Announces, "Strategies to Future-Proof Your Business" with the Launch of Frankel Coaching Group (FCG)
Cris Frankel today announced the launch of the Frankel Coaching Group (FCG) (http://www.frankelcoachinggroup.com), a business coaching company based out of South Florida and offering its business coaching throughout the US. Business coaching services offered include both professional and executive business coaching for small businesses, as well as career and lifestyle business coaching. - June 07, 2009 - Frankel Coaching Group
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland Audit Partner Named to Wake Education Partnership Programs Committee
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) has announced that Scott Duda, audit partner at the firm, has been named to the Wake Education Partnership Programs Committee. Wake Education Partnership brings together resources and builds relationships within the community to promote... - June 07, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
2logical Establishes Charitable Foundation
2logical, one of the world’s top training and development companies, announced today that it has established the 2logical Foundation to formalize corporate donations and provide charitable organizations with help in developing their employees. "Since inception, 2logical has been focused... - June 07, 2009 - 2logical, Inc
Now Also Available in English: Flexible Project Planning with A-Plan 2009
World-wide, the central point for company’s business success is project planning and control, but unfortunately it is still frequently left out. Often office applications, like Excel, are misused as a planning tool. They can still work to start a project or to provide a first rough overview. But just once the project plan needs initial changes, self-solutions quickly comes to their limits. Amendments are no longer sustained and project participants’ benefits for a fast approaching zero. - June 07, 2009 - braintool software gmbh
North Carolina Theatre Releases High School Musical 2 Podcast
Kristin Buie, communications manager of the North Carolina Theatre (www.nctheatre.com), has announced the release of a podcast presenting information about High School Musical 2, a musical production which will be running Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, June 21 at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium,... - June 07, 2009 - NC Theatre
Danvers, MA "ML Athletics Fat Blast Bootcamp Offers Free 1 Week Trial Prior to Every Bootcamp"
Michael LoColle owner ML Athletics will put you through an intense fat burning boot camp designed for individuals who need to get back into shape and stay in shape. - June 06, 2009 - ML Athletics
Mobile Awareness Announces SenseStat SE Obstacle Detection Sensor System Version
Mobile Awareness, LLC releases SenseStat SE (Sensor Enhancement) Obstacle Detection Sensor System for the prevention of backing accidents on commercial vehicles. - June 06, 2009 - Mobile Awareness, LLC
Tracesmart Affiliate Program Thrives During First Quarter
Leading online people search website confident of continued affiliate success - June 06, 2009 - Tracesmart Ltd
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems at El Segundo Satellite Development Center Wins TOCICO North American Achievement Award for 2009
TOCICO recognizes the Boeing Satellite Development Center for its demonstrated longevity in the successful use of TOC tools and significant contribution to the TOC community. - June 06, 2009 - TOCICO
Local Virtual Assistants Group to Host Table at Coeur d’Alene Business Networking Event
The Inland Northwest Virtual Assistants Alliance (INVAA) will be hosting an informational table at NetworkINCDA’s Face2Face business networking event. - June 06, 2009 - Your Administrative Solutions
Steven P. Hannes, Partner of McDermott Will & Emery LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Understanding New IRS Rules That Restrict Profits Sent Overseas on 06/18/2009
The Knowledge Group/Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcast announced today that Steven P. Hannes, Partner, of McDermott Will & Emery LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding New IRS Rules... - June 06, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
SmithStreetSolutions and Glocal Strategy Cooperate to Form the Glocal Knowledge Center
SmithStreetSolutions and Glocal Strategy formed Glocal Knowledge Center to provide back-office support services to clients. - June 06, 2009 - smithstreetsolutions
Butterball, LLC Debuts Podcast Series with The National Provisioner
New Podcast Series Discusses Company and Industry News - June 06, 2009 - Georgia-Pacific Professional
Butterball, LLC Receives Plant of the Year Designation
Refrigerated & Frozen Foods Magazine Honors Mt. Olive Location - June 06, 2009 - Georgia-Pacific Professional
Social Networking Gurus to Give Away Free Tickets to Up-Coming Tekworking Event in Chicago
10 Free tickets will be given away to lucky business professionals for the Tekworking Event in Chicago. Tekworking combines the power of traditional networking with the ingenuity of internet tools, such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. - June 06, 2009 - Tekworking
Brand Manager Gives Back and Receives... Visionary of the Year Award
Hansen Beverage Company Brand Manager Receives Visionary of The Year Award. Steve Jugan Receives Visionary of The Year Award From Coastline Community College. Time is something that we all have, what one does with it as you cross the pathways of life is another. Steve Jugan has been involved with... - June 06, 2009 - Hansen Beverage Company
HF RFID Reader DL5510: an Ideal Tool for RFID Inventory Tracking
Enterprises have long expressed the need for a cost-effective RFID Inventory system to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the inventory tracking process. DAILY RFID has unveiled HF multi-tag RFID Reader DL5510 with fast tag processing speed up to 50pcs per second, specially designed for... - June 06, 2009 - DAILY RFID CO., Limited
New Information Service for Enterprises Managing Their Staff and Operations in Overseas Markets
Of interest to Western businesses trading or planning to trade in China, India or other overseas markets. Digital Information Services and General Business. - June 06, 2009 - Faroden Ltd
Sebastian Sidi Live in Concert as Seen on PBS
Sebastian Sidi will be performing Live in Concert As Seen on PBS at the OC Pavilion Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 11th 8pm with special opening performance by Trev Lukather, son of Steve Lukather of TOTO. - June 05, 2009 - Sidi Music Entertainment
Chile Increased Both Domestic Pulpwood Consumption and Wood Chip Exports in 2008, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Increased supply of wood from Eucalyptus plantations in Chile has made it possible to both expand the domestic consumption of pulpwood and increased wood chips exports the past three years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly - June 05, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC